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Orange-tipped Leaf-footed Bug

Acanthocephala terminalis

Photo by Liam
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Field Notes

Description:

We used to call these "stinkbugs". They're similar to the common leaf-footed bug, but have a different flange on the hind legs.

Habitat:

Woodland

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Comments (2)
Liam
Or maybe he noticed the ants. ;)
AnnvanWijgerden
Great camouflage... Though those ants seem to have noticed him!

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PublishedSeptember 6, 2011

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